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2025 Quilts of Valor Apr 21- May 16- June 20th

April 25, 2025 the American Legion Auxiliary presented the following veterans their quilts.  (L to R) Russell Heys, Alfred Jensen, William Koza, Judith Olson, and Dennis Sorenson.

    2025 Quilts of Valor Jan 17- Feb 21- Mar 21

    Veterans received their Quilts of Valor on January 17, 2025 at the Post 56 from the Auxiliary ladies.  Receiving the quilts were:  Dale Yost, Delmar Schnoor, Steven Olson, Paul Henschel, Richard Dohmeier, and Frederick Ashling.

      Installation of Post 56 Auxiliary Officers

      June 26, 2026 the Post 56 American Legion Auxiliary Officers were installed.  From L to R:  Beth Birch, President; Paulette Anderson, Secretary; Jean Enstad, Treasurer; Theresa Knudtson & Sandy Norby, Executive Committee; Historian & Sergeant-at-Arms Lynn Koza

      Legion Post 56 on full display at the Alden Morin Lake parade June 21, 2025

      Poppy Day May 23 & 24, 2025 at 3 locations

      Auxiliary in action

      The Legion Post 56  Auxilary presnted Ole Olson, Post Commander, a donation towards kitchen equipment and upgrades.  From L to R: Jean Enstad, Beth Birch, Ole Olson, Paulette Anderson, and Lynn Koza

      Albert Lea Auxiliary Post 56 President Beth BIrch presented a donation to the Preston Veteran Nursing Home on May 25th.  Accepting the donation is Gabby Kenniberg, Preston Nursing Home Public Relations and Volunteer Coordination and staff.

      May 16, 2025, the Women Veterans of Freeborn County donated to the Quilts of Valor project.  L to R:  Deanna Luedtke, Beth Birch, and Linda Harig.

      On May 7th, 2025 at the Albert Lea High School, the Auxiliary presented scholarships to two recipients.  From L to R:  Jean Enstad Auxiliary representative, Bree Weilage, Sophie Quam, and Paulette Anderson Auxiliary representative.

      Auxiliary ladies working every 1st Wednesday meat raffles at the legion

      Auxiliary Post 56 Quilts of Valor Highlights

      Albert Lea Western Star Lodge #26 Worshipful Master John Winter, presented a $1500 donation to the American Legion Post 56 Auxiliary Quilts of Valor representative Linda Harig on Feb 25, 2025.

      April 5th, 2025 Soup & Dessert Event

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